Kelly Charlton
Secondary English Teacher
Kirtland,NM
Summary
Seasoned Secondary English Teacher with 28 years as an accomplished educator who cares deeply about student success. Creative lesson planner who excels at motivating and inspiring students.
Devoted English Teacher committed to keeping parents and guardians involved in students’ education. Coordinates with administrators, families and students to help students reach their full potential.
Engaging English Teacher skilled at encouraging and inspiring high school students. Strives to reach out to students to help them reach the highest level of academic success possible.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
English Teacher/Reading Teacher
Kirtland Central High School
08.2015 - Current
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Encouraged students to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
Secondary English Teacher
Moreno Valley Unified School District
08.2002 - 07.2015
- Established clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Employed a broad range of instructional techniques to retain student interest and maximize learning.
- Taught students to utilize problem solving methodology and techniques during tests.
- Communicated with peers, colleagues, administrators and parents to meet and exceed teaching goals.
- Created an interactive classroom atmosphere to maintain student interest and facilitate learning.
- Proofread and evaluated students' writing and gave feedback.
- Graded student work and kept careful records of grades.
- Developed, administered and graded tests in order to evaluate students' progress.
- Selected textbooks, equipment and other instructional materials.
Education
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
National University
San Diego, CA2013
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State University at Northridge
Northridge, CA1995
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of California and New Mexico state standards
- California Teaching Certificate in English
- New Mexico Teaching Certificate in English
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Active listener
- Curriculum development
- Instructional best practices
- Learning assessments
- Motivated to help others
- Purposeful lesson planning expert
- Flexible and adaptable
- Familiar with behavioral disorders
Certification
Certified through California State University at Northridge to teach single subject English for grades 7 through 12.
Timeline
English Teacher/Reading Teacher
Kirtland Central High School
08.2015 - Current
Secondary English Teacher
Moreno Valley Unified School District
08.2002 - 07.2015
Master of Arts - Creative Writing
National University
Bachelor of Arts - English
California State University at Northridge
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